Absolute Classics

As one of the leading British saxophone quartets among the new generation of artists, the Ferio Saxophone Quartet consistently receives a highly enthusiastic reception from audiences and critics alike.

In 2015 Ferio made their debut at the Purcell Room, as winners of The Philharmonia/Martin Musical Ensemble Award and during the same year were winners of the Royal Over-Seas League’s Ensemble Competition. They received the Tunnell Trust Award in 2014/15 and were Park Lane Group Artists for the 2016 season. The ensemble was a St. John’s Smith Square Young Artist 2016-2017; during the course of the year the scheme involved the quartet in a number of projects focusing on marketing, commissioning and outreach work in addition to a series of concerts.

Programme:

Purcell, arr. Iain Farrington Rondeau from Abdelazer Suite, Z. 570
Bach, arr. Iain Farrington Air from Suite no.3 in D major, BWV 1068 & Fugue in G minor, BWV 578
Hugo Reinhart Quartet in F minor for Saxophone Quartet ( Mnt selection)
Guillermo Lago Sarajevo, from Ciudades, and Addis Ababa, from Ciudades
Fraser Clark New work commissioned for Absolute Classics by BDS, Dumfries
Interval
Shostakovich, arr. Iain Farrington Suite for Jazz Orchestra no. 2
Pedro Iturralde Memorias